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The Cecil Whig., 1887-05-21
Don't worry over the Lace

Don't worry over the Lace
Curtains. Take them down as
usual, wash thcmas usual. Then
let the Lace Curtain Strctchcr
step in and push Care to a back
scat, Dry as many as youplcase
at once; not one of them can
get awry. S. and $3.50.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-05-21
y OtIOnS. Notions.
White Dress Goods.

Corded NEslius. 5c. per yard.
Victoria Lawn. yards iur 25c.
Plaid MuS.iuS, 1c. up.
Canvas Piaids. II &C: worth 2uc
PLAID and striped Lawns, loc.
India Lawns. lUc.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-05-21
WOK S It CASES
?, JAS. 3 cit 7

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST,
Sixth & Market Sts, Wilmington, Del.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-05-21
Buttons. Buttons.

The folio" .ng articles are all blrs gain.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-05-21

We regard the tendercy of the doctrines
held by our correspondent, as Subversive
OF the foundations upon which the whole
superStructure of civil society rests. and
we give them place simply in Difference
to the American notion of fair play"
Our contributor Is an intclfegent man.
and we regret that his intellect tiuds any.
thing to commend in the specious and
deceptive sophiStr;es of the new cru
SADIE ED
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DOOM.
p@ WE START THE BALE
ROLLING.

WE NOW HAVE THE REPUTATION
OF BEING THE LEADING LOW PRICED
CLOTHING, SHOE AND HAT HOUSE.
IT IS TO YOUR INTEREST TO EX-
ANIME OUR STOCK BEFORE PUR-
CHASING ELSEWHERE. WE HAVE
Mems Suits from s2.75 to $40.
Mems Pants from soc to SO.
Mems overcoats from $3.50 to $50.
Boys Suits from 90 to SO.
Boys overcoats from $3.50 to sl2.
MEMS AND BOYS BooTsand SHOES
IN ENDLESS VARIETY AND AT En-
cEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. LADIES'
AND cHILDREN's sHoEs-WE CAN
SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY PAIR.
DON'T FORGET THE PLACE.
FRED. d. MILLER d CO.,
Albaugh Building, near R. R., Westminster,
Headquarters for Clothing, Boots, Shoes,
Hats, Trunks, Valises and Mems Furnishing
Goods. t sd
oct1 IF
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each other more completely than I and my
own sister do
My sister and 1 could perfectly agree to-
gether if it was not for the partiality of
our parents, who favor her, to my great
humiliation. From my infacy was taught
to look upon my sister as if she were of a
higher rank than 1. My parents allowed
me to grow up without any instruction,
while they did not spare any cost on the
education of nay sister. She had professors
of writing, drawing, music and other useful
and ornamental performances, but if hap
pened to touch pencil, a pen or needle
was severely reprimanded, and more than
once l was even beaten for being clumsy.
1t is true that my sister likes my COM
pany, and does not despise my cooperation
occasionally, but always claims superiority,
and only calls upon me when she needs my
assistance.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, do not be-
lieve that my complaints are dictated by
vanity; oh, no, they have more serious
basis.
My sister and I are charged by our par
entS with the WORK OF procuring the neceS-
sites of life. Now, if some sickness should
befall my sister and make her unable to
work (and l tell you in confidence my sister
is subject to cramps, rheumatism, govt and
many other ailments what will become of
our family? Alas we shall perish in
misery for shall not be able even to draw
up a supplication for obtaining charity.
Even for this present petition | have been
obliged to use a strangers hand.
Oh, how my parents will yet regret hav-
ing established such an unjust distinction
between two sisters who resemble each
other so nearly
Will you be 50 kind, ladies and gentle
men, as to make my parents realize how
unjust it is to be SO partial in their treat
ment of their children, and how necessary
it is for them to bestow their care and af-
lection upon their offspring in equal meas
ure?
1 am, ladies and gentlemen, with the
greatest respect, your most humble servant,
"THE LEFT HAND
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@riainal Aoetrp.
THE SWEET, WILD-LAPsED TO
SADENING.


Written for the Democratic Advocate,
BY LLOYD DAY.
All when she taught my heart to love,
Nor knew the mystic ruling,
Nor knew she was schooling it,
So normal was the schooling;
What If loye-won to madness by
A truthful, trusting woman?-
'Twere scarcely strange if so loved
Love, like for like is human.
What if worshiped God and her?
The impulse was God-giyen;
True human loves bright brimming cup.
o'erfows with love of heaven.
When my emotions swelled to tears,
All wildly, sweetly sad'ning,
Hers gushed like jewels but no more
The thought Is almost mad'ning
/ falter, wait and watch in vain,
For some sweet hope to stay me,
And clasp my sorrow to my heart,
And must-e'en though it slay me;
sigh o If could forget :
Meanwhile may turn me never,
From one dark brooding sorrow-cloud,
But there gaze forever.
And every sight and every scene,
Bears some earth-sorrow token;
Nor morn will wax nor evening wane,
But heart-strings will be broken:
Yet while for any, oSermuch
ofgrief were seeming folly,
flushed love-words steal to memory-eaIs,
Sweet angel-harped and holy.
Most all for loved ones-some for all
Are fearful vigils keeping;
And scarcely were there human eyes,
That never dimmed with weeping.
But Jesus wept:" and sorrows tears,
In heaven stand recorded,
And God in love will recompense
When Just ones are rewarded.
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R SAFE.

Ill Acres prime limestone So
land near New Windsor, 7Hzszet4 -
miles from Westminster; fine buildinrn all
in good condition; very desirable farm;
price $12, 000-half cash, balance on years
time.
Farm Of 552 acres. Al miles from Westmin.
ster, q miles from Patapsco Station, w. NJ.
R. r. Buildings fair. Price s., 500.
Choice little farm of 551 acres, half mile
from Westminster; good soil; brick house;
large barn; all in good condition;price 81 l 600
Nice little home; acres; prime land; 4
miles west from Westminster; brick house;
bank barn; more land if desired; price 81, 800.
Plaster and bone mill on w. Nd. Railroad;
buildings new; best of machinery; IA acres of
land; good water power; a splendid opening
to engage in profitable and growing business;
terms easy; price $1,000. sea
2250 acres prime timber land on Cheat
river, West Virginia. Heavy original growth
of poplar, red oak, ash, walnut, cherry, &C.;
land valuable for grazing purposes after timber
is off; price 81 per acre. hs
Machine shops at New Windsor, Nd; all
the necessary buildings for the manufacture
and repair of machinery. This property will
be sold; bargain at easy payments; price
81, 500.
8 or 9 acres of woodland, near public road
east from New Windsor. Price $3.50.
A small home, acres, on road from West
minister to New Windsor, mile from former
place; good house, good stabling, good water.
extra fine fruit, DC. Price $3.50.
Fine brick house on John street, rooms,
conveniently arranged, all in first class con-
dition. Quite bargain at $1,000.
300 acres near Finksburg, Nd; miles
from Westminster, mile from Railroad
Station; land in fair condition; 100 acres in
timber; stone house, bank barn; will be divid-
ed if desired; $50 per acre.
80 acres prime land. half mile from West
minister; large bank barn, fine orchard, SPLEEN
did building site for house; price $4,000.
Large brick hotel in Westminster, on Main
street, near Railroad Depot; price Sl4,0
Farm As acres, u miles from Westminster;
Hand good; buildings good; orchard choice
fruit; price $50 per acre.
Farm 70 acres, Smiles from Westminster, 2
miles from Hampstead, nearest r. r. Station.
good house and barn; SO acres cleared land
in good condition $35 per acre.
Nice Little Home, one mile from West
minister; go acres of prime land, good brick
house; price, $500.
Twenty acres good land, good buildings,
near Westminster, So, 300.
One hundred acres, best quality of land, q
miles from Westminster; buildings only fair,
good water, &c.; price, $500.
Brick house and lot in Westminster; 81 200.
Double brick house and lot in Westmin-
ster; 81, 500.
Also, some fine pasture lots, ranging from
2 to acres, adjoining Westminster.
For particulars call on or address
sep8,tf E. LYNCH, Westminster, Nd
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EAST MAIL-DAIIY.

FAST MAIL-DAIIY.
Leaves Hillen Station, Baltimore, at 4.40 q. m,
Glyndon 5.2l Westminster $751; New Windsor COS,
Union Bridge 613, Mcchanicstown GAO, Blue Ridge
Summit 7.06 arriving ut Hagerstown, c. " D., ct
745.
Leaves Hagerstcwn for Baltimore at LIS a. m,
Blue Ridge Summit Id Mech ancstown12.40 Union
Bridge Los. New Windsor LIB, Westminster 1.27,
Glyndon 200, arriving at Hllen Station, Baltimore,
at 2.40 p. m.
Going East will leave Union Bridge for Baltimore
and intermediate Stations at SIS a. m 428 D. ra and
Westminster at 7.05 and 45S p. m. Going West,
will leave Baltimore for Union Bridge and inter
mediate Stations at $50 q. m, and 239 D. m. and
Westminster at 1112 a. m. and 4.17 p. m
EAbIITSBURG RAILR0AD-Daily except Sunday.
Trains South will leave Emmittsburg at s.l5
a. m. and $50 and 545 p M, arriving at Rocky
Ridge at 9l5 a. m. and 400 and 615 p. m.
Trains North will leave Rocky Ridge at 1910 a. m.
and 4.0S and 6.31 p. m. arriving at Emmittsburg
IL 10 a. m, and 4.3S and 7.01 pm.
BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND VALLEY r. R.
Trains leave East daily, except Sunday. Shippens-
burg 655 a. M. and 120 and 400 p. m, Chambers
burg 72S a. m, 2.0S and 433 p. M. Waynesboro sos
a. m, 24 and $40 p. NJ, arriving at Edgemont SOS
a. m and 800 and 52S p. m.
Trains West daily except Sunday. Edgemont
us and 114l a. M, and $50 p M, Maynesboro 73S
a. m, and u m. and $50 p. m, Chambersburg $40
m, and 1910 and so p M, arriving at Shippens-
burg $50 a. M, and LILO and 900 p. m.
Orders for Baggage calls can be left at Ticket
Office, 2l7 E Baltimore street.
JIM. HOOD, Gen1. Manager.
dec II B. II. GRIswoLD, Gen'1. Passenger Agent.
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I sss. THE SUN. 1888.
A. s. ABELL 81 CO., PUBLISHERS.
BALTIMORE, MD.
A NEWSPAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
THE LEADING JOURNAL.
INDEPENDENT.
NATIONAL, CONSERVATIVE, ENTER
PRISING, RELIABLE.
FRESHEST NEWS FROM EVERY QUAR-
TER OF THE GLOBE.

As the year 1888 will include the exciting
incidents of Presidential campaign, for
which the preliminary maneuvers have already
begun, the sessions of the Fiftieth Congress,
aad other important events occurring at the
national capital, and the proceedings of the
NJ aryland Legislature, which meets January
4, no one who wishes to keep himself reliably
posted in current politics, as well as in the
general course of affairs, can afford to be
without THE SUN.
TERMs.-One year, six dollars; six months,
three dollars; four months, two dollars; three
months, one dollar and a half; two months,
one dollar; one month, fifty cents.
The Baltimore Sun Almanac, a valuable
publication of one hundred pages, is published
as Supplement to The Sun about the first of
each year. 1t is not for sale, nor is it dis
tributed exceptto subscribers of The Sun,
Daily and Weekly, for whose benefit it spub
lished. Every subscriber to The Sun, Daily
or Weekly, whose name is on our books when
it is issued, will receive copy of THE SUN
ALMANAC, free Of charge.
A. S. ABELL & CO., Publishers,
THE Sun BUILDING,
dec II Baltimore, Md.
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The Petition of the Left Hand.

The following is stated in Halls Journal
of Health to be translation of an article
written in French by Benjamin Franklin
and published in French almanac in
1881:
| take the liberty Of addressing myself to
all the friends of youth, and to beseech
them to have compassion upon my misfor-
tune and help me to conquer the prejudice
Of which | am the innocent victim.
l am one Of twin sisters Of our family
The two eyes in the head do not resemble
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CUSTOM. AND LAW

Compel people to wear Boots, Shoes, Hats
and Caps, and it takes money to get them.
and labor, it is just as much ones duty to buy
where he can get the most and best for his
money as it is to labor and till the soil, in
order to get money with which to supply his
wants. Some people are foolish enough to
think and act otherwise, but 'don't you doit."
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MO. 1855 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county sitting
as Court of Equity.
David &. Stem, Mortgage, VS.. John Penn of
S., Mortgagor.
Ordered this 18th day of December, A. D.,
1887, that the sale of the mortsaged property,
made and reported in the above entitled cause,
by David E. Stem, Mortgage, by virtue of
power of sale contained in mortgage from
John Penn of s., to him, dated on the 9th day
of September, A. D., 1882, and recorded
among the Real Estate Mortgage Records of
Carroll County, in Liber F. T. s., No. Is,
folio 149, be finally ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary be shown on or
before the Doth day of January, next provid-
ed copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Carroll county, Mary
land, once week for three successive weeks
previous to the 18th day of January, next
The report states the amount of sale to be
$4,000,
VIM. N. MARTIN, Clerk
True Copy,-Test:
dec. II st WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
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noN,T YOU DO TT.

Very few people can afford to part with
their money for anything less than its full
value. Until you have thoroughly inyesti.
gated the sources of supply, and know where
70 get the mos for your money, it is not wise
to let it slip out of your pockets into other
peoples pockets. Many people e. part ,Itn with
but 'don't you do it.
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Also large assortment of
Trunks, Valises, Umbrellas, &c.

Don't you spend your money until you have
visited this store and carefully noted the
quality, styles aud prices. A dollar saved is
a dollar made, and the easiest way in this
world to make dollar is to save it. Some
people act otherwise, but if you value money
''don't you do it,
U. L. REAVER,
octI5 At the Railroad.
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EEEDl FEEDl Feed

Corn Flour, Corn Chop, Chicken Feed and
Good Mixed Chop as low as the lowest. Will
deliver free of charge TO customers in town.
VIM. A. SHRIVER,
jul28tf Telephone con. Avondale, Mill.
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Io-PARrNERsH1p NOTICE.

The undersigned have formed co partner
ship for the practice of the Law, under the
cial attention given to the Settlement of
Estates and Collections. Office on Main ST.,
adjoining the residence of Chas. I. Ref
snider. CHAS.- T. REIFSNIDER,
oc % ]. MILTON REIFSNIDER.
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EOR SALEeThe subscriber offers for
&c sale TRACT OF LAND, formerly a
part of ssCloyer Hill, lying near Patapsco
Falls 1t is of a very excellent quality, in a
high state Of cultivation. Win sell 10, 20, 80
terms. A clear title given. For further in.
formation apply to E. N. BUCKINGHAM,
my9 Near Finksburg, Carroll co., Nd
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A CARD.
IHAvE NOT QUIT THE WALL PAPER
BUSINESS YET. IT WAS REPORTED
THAT HAD QUIT AND GONE TO THE
COUNTRY. lam STILL IN THE SAME
PLACE THAT l ALWAYS WAS, PUT
TING PAPER ON WALLS FROM SC TO
10c A PIECE LESS THAN ANY OTHER
FIRM IN THE STATE. IEXPECT TO
REMAIN IN WESTMINSTER, and GUAR.
ANTEE ALL MY WORK, AND IFwoRK
is NOT SATISFACTORY AMHERE TO
MAKE IT RIGHT OR REFUND THE
MONEY, AND I USE NOTHING BUT
THE BEST OF PAPER, SO soR. FEET
ToTHE PIECE. THANKFUL FOR PAST
FAyoRs. REMAIN, RESPECTFULLY,
L. GLADHILL,
NO. 4e W. MAIN STREET,
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DO you NEED
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Capsp
CALL AT D. L. REAvER's,

At the old stand, adjoining the First National
Bank, Westminster, Nd.
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SHARRER BROS,

~
Wantz Building,
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Is prepared to Repair all kinds of Maehin-
cry. Special Machinery made to order
Casting and Repairs for Machinery built at
the old Union Works, and by E. Wagner,
can be furnished at short notice. Carpenters
and Builders in need of Wood Working Ma
chinery will do well to call and examine my
improved Mortising Machine and Circular
Saw before purchasing elsewhere. All work
will be guaranteed. aug 28:y
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Special inducements in Cloaks
Our special mark down sale of Ladies',
Misses and Children's Coats, inangurated
last week, has been such wonderful success
that we will continue the same until further
notice, adding thereto
New and Attractive Novelties
Received daily. We have just received full
supply of our wonderful
$3.50 JERSEY JACKETS,
Which go in this mark down sale for $500.
Remember the Price, $500.
Our s. Plaid and Striped Walking Jacket we
still offer at 1878.
OUR ASSORTMENT OF NEW MARKETS,
RAGLANs, WRAPS, PLUSH COATS
AND PLUSH WRAPS,
Have all had large additions added in shapes,
styles and designs, and all at the mark down
sale.
PLUSH WRAPS,
PLUSH WRAPS,
PLUSH COATS,
PLUSH COATS.
Plush Garments would be the latest and
newest, we prepared ourselves in the carly
part OF the season for large demand. Our
knowledge and prediction did not fail on this
occasion, and we have truly had phenomenal
season in Plushes-and why? The reason is
simple. Having bought early we secured
early, and
AT EXTRA LOW PRICES,
And the newest and most fashionable shapes.
Since then Plush Garments have all advanced.
Now, then, is the time to give our patrons
the advantage of our early selection, and we
do so in the following
EXTRA BARGAINS:
Lot No. lis fine silk seal finished Wraps,
Ball Trimming, at Sl3.98, worth SIT. This
garment is the lowest value ever seen for the
price.
Lot No. 2-5 fine Silk Seal Plush Wraps,
Ball Trimmings, at S18.9s, worth S25. This
Wrap is our excellence, and an immense
seller.
Lot No. 3-5 fine Silk Seal Plush Wraps,
with Beaded Ornament Trimming, S22. 98,
worth S2S.
Lot No. As fine Silk Seal Plush Wraps,
with Cut Beads, Jet and Spike Trimming,
S29.98, worth $50.
Lot No. so fine Silk Seal Plush Coats,
40 inches long, at $3.50, worth S25. This
coat has positively no equal.
Lot No. G-5 fine Silk Seal Plush Coats. 40
inches long, at $23.9 worth $50, This ceat
is OF extra quality, and is truly bargain.
Lot No. Is fine Silk Seal Plush Coats,
40 inches long, at S25.9s, worth Ss5.
Lot No. So fine Silk Seal Plush Goats, 40
inches long, S2s.as, worth $40.
Lot No. 9-5 fine Silk Seal Plush Coats, 40
inches long, at SSl.9s, worth s45.
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'URE WINES AND LIQUORS
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES.

Patent Medicines, Horse and Cattle Powders,
&c. A fine assortment of STATIONERY.
p6r Physicians orders promptly filed and
Prescriptions carefully and accurately COM
pounded. 80 mar lift
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PLUSH WRAPS,
PLUSH WRAPS,
PLUSH COATS,

This is one of our special features. knowing
Plush Garments would be the latest and
newest, we prepared ourselves in the carly
part of the season for large demand. Our
knowledge and prediction did not fail on this
occasion, and we have truly had phenomenal
season in Plushes-and why? The reason is
simple. Having bought early we secured
carly, and
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AT EXTRA LOW PRICES.

And the newest and most fashionable shapes.
Since then Plush Garments have all advanced.
Now, then, is the time to give our patrons
the advantage of our early selection, and we
do so in the following
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EXTRA BARGAINS:

Lot No. 1-15 fine silk seal finished Wraps,
Ball Trimming, at Sl3.9S, worth ST. This
garment is the lowest value ever seen for the
price.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-08

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HAMILTON JOHNSON, Honolulu:
Dear Sar-Iha0e made a chemical examination of
the sample Of Harossthy "Eclipse" Champagne taken
adueratiom ohatever the acid present being the nat
"ral acid of the grape, oohie the "bouquet and gas
present such mould result from the natural fer
mentation Of the a0ines. Yours Gerry truly,
GEO. W. SMITH,
OF Benson, Smith e Co., Dsuqqist.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-26
THE RACES.
Interesting Events to Take
Place ON July 1st and ed.

Interesting Events to Take
Place ON July list and Cd.
The coming races to take place on
July lst aud I'd at Agricultural Park
will include some very unusual features.
Twenty-seven entries have been made
for the six races and these represent six
district stables, with such owners as +.
j. Baldwin. Harry Rose, Owens Bros,
Baldanero of Fresno, Ben Hill of San
Diego and J. E. Kittson. tho son of
Commodore KittsoD, of st. Paul. No
races have ever been contested as these
will be, as the horses are evenly
matched and the management beyond
reproach. The most prominent sires in
the world represent the entries and
among them are Reville, Rutherford,
Jim Douglass, Shiloh, Glendig, Norfolk,
Joe Hooker, Grimstead and Leinster.
The head Jockey of one of the Fresno
stables is the oldest active representa-.
tive of the profession and is Sc years of
age. He weighs los pounds with equip
ments. These races are to benefit the
ladies and there should be very large
attendance. The proceeds are to be
devoted to the erection Of a ladies grand
stand which will be an ornament as well
as a convenience long desired.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-26
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
Some Good Views a coated al
a New York Conference.

- w w VI n
New YORK, June 25.-The secretaries
of the local civil boards at the several
larger cities, called here to confer with
the Civil Service Commission, with a
view TO establishing an uniform system
of examinations throughout the country
and to exchange views upon all ques-
tions affecting the civil service system,
concluded their conference this after
noon. One of the most important ques-
tions discussed was one to amend the
present rules SO as to provide for the
examination and marking of the papers
of applicants for positions anywhere for
the customs or postal service by the
present Central Board of Examination,
located in Washington and enlarged by
the permanent appointment of one or
more efficient officers from each
of several of the more i'm
portant local offices in the country.
1t is claimed that by this system of
| examining papers an uniformity in
marking and greater promptness would
be secured and that it would relieve the
system of every suspicion of favoritism.
Mason, Secretary of the New York
Postoflice Board and Donovan of the
Chicago custom house were appointed a
committee to represent in writing its
views of the secretary upon this subject.
The secretaries unanimously favored
raising the minimum standard of elegi-
bility to certification from 65 to rs per
cent except as to- such places as re-
quired special or technical qualifications.
They also favored the discontinuance of
the As year limitation as to the age OF
clerks in general, except in special
cases and also to raise the minimum
limitation age of letter carriers from l6
to 81. The Commission will soon place
the matter before the President for his
approval.